Job Description

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.

Our culture is rooted in two core values:
• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity

These values guide how we work together and continuously improve. We expect every team member to bring these principles to life in their daily work.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, the Senior Recruiter leads full-cycle recruiting with a strong emphasis on attracting and hiring top IT talent, as well as professionals in risk management, business transformation, and regulatory/compliance functions. This role is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of requisitions from high-volume technical hiring to highly specialized and senior-level leadership searches while delivering a seamless and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring stakeholders.

The Senior Recruiter serves as a strategic partner to Talent Acquisition leadership and business executives, developing and executing targeted recruiting strategies aligned to evolving business priorities across technology, risk, and regulatory environments. Leveraging deep market expertise, competitive intelligence, and proactive sourcing techniques, this individual builds strong talent pipelines and provides data-driven insights to guide hiring decisions, particularly in highly competitive and niche skill areas.

Success in this role requires the ability to operate with agility across complex, fast-paced hiring landscapes, balancing speed, quality, and compliance. The Senior Recruiter plays a critical role in supporting organizational transformation initiatives by securing talent that enables innovation, strengthens risk management capabilities, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards.

A commitment to delivering a white-glove candidate experience defined by professionalism, clear communication, empathy, and meticulous attention to detail is essential. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and consistently builds trust with both candidates and business leaders while maintaining excellence across the full recruitment lifecycle.

Location: Remote (United States)

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding support.
• Collaborate with hiring managers at the Director level and above, including executive leadership, to define hiring needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Deliver white glove candidate experience to both hiring teams and candidates.
• Proactively source passive and active candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and industry-specific networks.
• Maintain accurate and timely data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide regular reporting and insights to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline recruiting processes and enhance the candidate experience.
• Stay current on market trends, talent intelligence, and recruitment best practices.
• Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and networking meetups as needed.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, or industries. Military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate recruiting environment.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Strong sourcing capabilities, particularly using LinkedIn Recruiter and other modern sourcing tools.
• Experience recruiting across a range of functions, including corporate business, technical, and senior leadership/executive roles.
• Proficiency in ATS platforms such as Dayforce or similar systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have:
• Recruiting certifications such as AIRS, Certified Talent Recruiter (CTR), or equivalent.
• Background in staffing agency or recruitment firm, with successful transition to in-house recruiting.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Key Competencies:
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering a high-touch, white-glove experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring candidates feel valued, informed, and respected.
• Builds strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders, including executive-level stakeholders, to align recruitment strategies with business needs.
• Proficient in managing all stages of the recruitment lifecycle—from intake and sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding support—across a wide range of roles and functions.
• Skilled in proactively identifying and engaging top talent through various channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and industry networks.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with candidates, hiring teams, and leadership, providing guidance, updates, and recommendations throughout the hiring process.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance recruitment workflows, improve efficiency, and elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Maintains awareness of labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and recruitment best practices to inform hiring strategies and decisions.
• Utilizes recruitment metrics and ATS data to provide insights, track progress, and support strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Effectively manages multiple requisitions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining quality and responsiveness.
• Upholds the company’s values and culture in every interaction, demonstrating empathy, discretion, and ethical decision-making.

Interview Process:
• Veriff Identity Verification
• Recruiter Video Interview
• Hiring Manager Video Interview

Why you’ll love working here:
• Award-Winning Culture:
We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and honored as one of the Healthiest Companies by Florida’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. Fast Company recognized us as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators—proof that we foster an environment where big ideas and bold thinking are encouraged.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. We also offer a competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony:
Remote work options and unique time-off programs—including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.
• Growth & Development:
From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities, we invest in your career journey every step of the way.
• Supportive Professional Environment:
Our dedicated coaching team is here to help you succeed, and employee-led committees give you a voice in shaping our workplace. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it’s how we work.

Working Conditions and Equipment Use:
• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance may be required, depending on role responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.

Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.